Category: Ozzie Facts

There’s something interesting that happens to Aussies when they go abroad, they want to experience other countries, cultures and broaden their horizons and through that process they actually become more Australian. It’s not that we miss home or are overly patriotic but its because we realize that being Aussie is part of our identity. You…

Every country has true crime stories and Australia is no exception. Today, we take a brief look at fraudsters and what Aussie’s abroad can do to avoid becoming a victim to fraud. Some of these characters are worse than others but all interesting and unbelievable. Enjoy these true crime stories quick read on Australian fraudsters.…

Most of us find the topic of currencies an absolute bore. To be honest it is but there are a few simple facts that you need to know about the Aussies dollar such as what makes it go up or down in value. It’s pretty simple and as Aussies abroad it’s important that we know…

February is a huge month in Australian History. After doing some research, I discovered that so many things happened in this month. Today at Ozzies Abroad we take a quick glance at interesting events this month in Australian history. Get in touch with your routes and become the most knowledgeable Aussie abroad. Australia has a…

Don’t just sit there with your friends wishing you had some interesting Australian facts and trivia to share with them! If you scour your brain but can’t quit find anything that will have your friends impressed and intrigued by the great land down under, then this article is for you. Don’t worry! This page will…

My favorite aspect about being an Aussie abroad is meeting and chatting with people from different cultures and places. I love to ask questions about their heritage and learn how different places and people came to be. Throughout my travels and conversations I am often asked about Indigenous Australians, the oldest surviving culture in the…

It’s December already! Christmas and New Year’s Eve just around the corner. Today at Ozzies Abroad we take a quick glance at interesting events this month in Australian history. Get in touch with your routes and become the most knowledgeable Aussie abroad. Australia has a very interesting history that’s not as immortalized in popular film…

Ever wondered who those people are on Australian money? We walk around all day with their faces in our wallets and purses but many Aussies abroad don’t know who they actually are. We’ve done the work so you can put a name to the face. Recently, I was having a beer in a bar in…

Okay Aussies! What are the most deadly animals in Australia? Aussies abroad get asked all the time about Australian spiders, snakes, sharks and crocodiles. Our friends from other countries have seen those deadly animals on the National Geographic Channel and they’re scared about visiting Australia. To be fair, nobody likes snakes and spiders but we…

There are actually many great Australian inventions and too often we don’t get the credit for our ingenious qualities. Aussies abroad must arm themselves with knowledge so our friends overseas don’t get all the credit. Australians have come up with a lot of things used both locally and internationally. So, C’mon Aussies let’s claim them…

Aussies abroad are a funny lot because sometimes we don’t know anything about Australia. Have you ever sat with your foreign friends and wished you had some interesting Australian facts and trivia to share with them? You scour your brain but cant quit find anything that will have your friends impressed and intrigued by the…

As a young boy growing up in Australia, I used to dream of living in and visiting foreign countries. By nature, I believe Australians possess an innate quality that beckons us to explore the world. We are born with itchy feet. Ozzies Abroad takes a look at the astounding numbers of Australian overseas, we are…